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Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Rhayader

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Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Rhayader

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Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Rhayader

02:34

32.7km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.36 km

Y Wennallt

Forest

6.07 km

Esgair Perfedd Roman Camp

Archaeological Site

7.99 km

View of Craig Goch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

If riding North to South on the old Roman Road take care at start the Roman Road isn’t the obvious trail.

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8.54 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

9.94 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

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11.0 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Open as of 17th March 2023!!!

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18.4 km

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest …

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19.1 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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21.9 km

Stone Wall Lane

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful stonewall lanes, you may encounter farmers in tractors, but otherwise it’s completely deserted!

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32.0 km

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Essential bike spares on the route of the Trans Cambrian Way. Super nice chap that leant us tools to keep us rolling.

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32.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

10.7 km

4.41 km

3.88 km

1.00 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.88 km

6.37 km

4.47 km

2.64 km

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

10°C

4°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Rhayader

View of Craig Goch Reservoir

View of the Lake

Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley Trail

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Stone Wall Lane

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

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